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Sailorr As an emerging alt-R&B star with meaningful creative roots in hip-hop, Sailorr is starting to bubble.Interview: Peter A. Berry Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website.Sailorr may be a rising queen of alt-R&B, but she’s certified rap head as much as anything else. Growing up in Jacksonville, Fla., amid an explosion of regional SoundCloud rap, she remembers soaking up the sounds of Denzel Curry and Robb Banks before she made her first forays into a real professional music career; she can pull out deep cuts like YhapoJJ, too.That authentic fandom—this understanding of rap…
The Tesla registered to D4Vd reportedly sat untouched on a Hollywood Hills street for 11 days before the decomposed body of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was discovered in the trunk. According to a timeline published by the Los Angeles Times, the black 2023 Tesla was first flagged by a parking enforcement officer on August 27 after neighbors on Bluebird Avenue complained about the vehicle being parked for days near the singer’s rental home. On September 3, the car was ticketed for violating the city’s 72-hour parking rule. Two days later, it was hauled to a Hollywood tow yard. It wasn’t…
Destroy Lonely has surprised fans with five new tracks on the heels of releasing his latest project, 3³ (Broken Hearts 3).On Sunday (Sept. 28), the Opium rapper unexpectedly dumped a handful of new singles on social media and SoundCloud. The new tracks are titled “Rose Gold Ice,” “Exorcist,” “Hide It,” “Sipped Too Much” and “With My Bi**h.”The new bangers come a little over a week after Destroy put out his latest project, 3³ (Broken Hearts 3), on Sept. 17. Instead of an additional deluxe, it looks like the Atlanta rapper has decided to give the new songs to his supporters as…
Here we go. Amanda Seales set off a firestorm this week after calling President Donald Trump a “revolutionary” during a live stream on the Gram. The entertainer, known for her unfiltered takes on culture and politics, insisted the statement was not a compliment but a critical assessment of how people misunderstand the meaning of revolution in American society. Let’s not Monday quarterback this with a hot take and unpack what she is saying. “You know what’s the truth that y’all don’t want to hear? Trump is a revolutionary,” Seales told viewers. She quickly explained that the word does not automatically…
Jay-Z is celebrating the NFL’s choice of Bad Bunny as the headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance, calling it a proud moment not only for music but for Puerto Rico’s global cultural presence. The league confirmed that the superstar from Puerto Rico will take center stage at Super Bowl LX, which is set to be held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The announcement continues Roc Nation’s partnership with the NFL, where Jay-Z and his team help curate talent for one of the most-watched shows in the world. In his statement, Jay-Z praised Bad Bunny’s influence and…
Sir Jinx is taking legal action against T.I. and his imprint Grand Hustle LLC, claiming the Atlanta rapper’s team owes him more than $800,000 in unpaid royalties for the 2016 track “Dope.” The Los Angeles-based producer and songwriter, born Anthony Wheaton, filed a federal lawsuit in Pasadena on September 28, 2025, alleging copyright infringement and multiple other violations tied to the release of the song. According to the complaint, Jinx co-wrote and co-produced “Dope,” which features Marsha Ambrosius and appeared on T.I.’s album The Dime Trap. The lawsuit claims that Jinx registered the song through his company, Goonz Skwad Music,…
Jay-Z weighs in on his choice to stamp Bad Bunny as the performer at the 2026 Super Bowl.On Sunday (Sept. 28), Apple Music, the NFL and Roc Nation announced that the Latin superstar would grace the stage during the halftime show at Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.Jay-Z, whose Roc Nation company has served as the NFL’s Live Music Entertainment Strategist since 2019, commented on the decision to pick the three-time Grammy winner.“What Benito has done and continues to do for Puerto Rico is truly inspiring, Jay-Z said in a press release about the announcement. “We are honored…
Blueface posted new jail photos and a cryptic caption that sparked speculation about his release date and physical appearance. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Blueface dropped a head-turning update from behind bars with a set of new jailhouse photos and a cryptic caption that left social media buzzing. The 28-year-old rapper uploaded images from Los Angeles County Jail on Sunday (September 28). The photos revealed…
The Phoenix Mercury overcame a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-81 in Game 4 on Sunday, advancing to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2021. Alyssa Thomas led the Mercury with 23 points, while DeWanna Bonner’s two clutch three-pointers in the final minutes sealed the victory. Phoenix pulled within one at 70-69 on Sami Whitcomb’s three-pointer with under five minutes left. Bonner hit another three to give the Mercury a 77-73 lead, finishing the fourth quarter with 11 points during a 31-point outburst. Satou Sabally added 21 points, and coach Nate Tibbets praised the team’s…
On this day in 1998, Atlanta duo Outkast released their critically acclaimed third studio album Aquemini through LaFace Records, solidifying their place as one of hip hop’s most innovative and influential acts. Following the success of Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik and ATLiens, André 3000 and Big Boi continued to push the boundaries of Southern rap, blending funk, soul, gospel, live instrumentation, and sharp lyricism into a sound that was years ahead of its time. The title Aquemini, a fusion of André’s Aquarius and Big Boi’s Gemini zodiac signs, symbolized their contrasting yet complementary creative chemistry. That balance shines across the 16-track project, where André’s abstract, cosmic lyricism meets Big…